Blake Bortles Net Worth

Blake Bortles net worth is estimated at $20 million, earned over an eight-year NFL career from 2014 to 2021. Bortles primarily played quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, with brief stints at the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, and New Orleans Saints. His most notable season came in 2017, when he led the Jaguars to their first division title and AFC Championship Game appearance in 18 years.

Over his career, Bortles earned roughly $48 million in salary alone, not including endorsements. Across 78 NFL games, he earned an average of $615,000 per game, throwing 75 interceptions in the process.

Blake Bortles Net Worth	$20 Million
Date of Birth	April 28, 1992
Place of Birth	Altamonte Springs, Florida

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Early Life

Robby Blake Bortles was born on April 28, 1992, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, to Suzy and Rob Bortles. He has a brother, Colby, who played baseball professionally and later became a coach.

Bortles attended Oviedo High School, excelling in both football and baseball. He set Seminole County records with 5,576 passing yards and 53 touchdowns during his high school career.

College Career

Bortles earned a scholarship to University of Central Florida (UCF), where he redshirted in 2010 and made his debut in 2011.

2012 (Sophomore): Started all 14 games, threw for 3,059 yards, 25 touchdowns, 7 interceptions.
2013 (Junior): Led UCF to the American Athletic Conference championship and a Fiesta Bowl upset over Baylor, UCF’s first major bowl win.

Following the 2013 season, Bortles declared for the NFL Draft, skipping his senior year.

NFL Career

Jacksonville Jaguars (2014–2018)

Selected third overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, Bortles made an immediate impact as a dual-threat quarterback, though he led the league in sacks allowed during his first two seasons.

2015: Set franchise records with 4,428 passing yards and 35 touchdowns.
2017: Led Jacksonville to a 10-6 record, a division title, and the AFC Championship Game.
2018: Posted career lows and was released after the season.

Los Angeles Rams (2019)

Signed as a backup to Jared Goff, appearing in three games and completing one pass for three yards.

Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, and New Orleans Saints (2020–2021)

Bortles spent most of his final years on practice squads and backup roles, with brief appearances in games for the Packers and Rams. He was waived by the Saints in 2022 before announcing his retirement on the podcast “Pardon My Take.”

Career Earnings

Bortles earned $48 million in salary over his NFL career and likely made additional income from endorsements. He remains best remembered for leading the Jaguars to the 2017 AFC Championship and setting single-season franchise records for passing yards and touchdowns.